Candy & Gum Sales Surpass $34BConvenience stores remains the fastest growing channel, reaching $8.3 billion in sales in the 52 weeks ending Aug. 13. Convenience Store News Midyear Report Card 2023: Ups & DownsSo far, this year is bringing a hodgepodge of results for key c-store product categories. Loyalty Programs Drive Higher Rings in Convenience Channel Paytronix: C-stores see higher visit frequency and check size increases than quick- and full-service restaurants. Halloween Spending Projected to Surpass $12B NRF estimates candy spending will reach $3.6 billion, up from $3.1 billion in 2023. Increased Foot Traffic Drives Four C-store Retailers to the Top Regional competition may heat up as top brands expand their footprints. Making the Most of Every Visit C-store shoppers point to deals as a top influencer in their pump-to-store decision. New Study Reveals CBD Searches Jumped Nearly 200% Over Past Decade Alabama is the state most interested in using CBD, based on internet searches. Consumers Echo Support for Credit Card Swipe Fee Reform New survey results reflect bipartisan support for the Credit Card Competition Act. Consumer Priorities Shift Beyond Discretionary Spending Edible and nonedible CPG sales continue to outperform general merchandise spending, according to Circana. Leaning Into the Rules of the Road to Win in Convenience Consumers across all income classes are feeling the delayed pressures of inflation. First Previous 15 16 17 18 19 Next Last
